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Josh Hazlewood vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Hazlewood or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Josh Hazlewood has the edge on the headline numbers: Josh Hazlewood leads on T20I bowling (79 wickets, avg 20.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 29 T20I runs at avg 9.7 in 60 matches. Nitish Kumar Reddy (India) has 90 T20I runs in 4 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 RCB · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Nitish Kumar Reddy
🇮🇳 IND · 8.5 cr
🏏
Josh Hazlewood
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
67
Avg Pts
260
Best FP
141.3
Pts/Cr
11
Total Runs
36
Total Wkts
🏏
Nitish Kumar Reddy
🇮🇳 India
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
55
Avg Pts
125
Best FP
145.5
Pts/Cr
293
Total Runs
16
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
📈 Slight Edge
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
12 higher avg pts · 260 best fantasy score · 2× MOTM
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
VS
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
T20I Career Overview
60Matches4
🏏 Batting
29Runs90
9.67Batting Avg—
138.10Strike Rate—
0Centuries0
0Half-Centuries1
1Sixes 🔴0
13*
Best Score
74
🎳 Bowling
79Wickets3
20.41Bowling Avg0.00
7.41Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/12
Best Figures
2/23
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Hazlewood vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — Stat Comparison Table

Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).

IPL season stats
StatisticJosh HazlewoodNitish Kumar Reddy
Matches1920
Avg fantasy points6755
Best fantasy score260125
Runs11293
Strike rate33.3162.8
Fours118
Sixes020
Half-centuries (50+)01
Highest score556
Wickets3616
Economy rate5.849.08
Best spell (wkts)83
Catches1013
Total dismissals1014
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh HazlewoodNitish Kumar Reddy
Matches604
Runs2990
Batting average9.67—
Strike rate138.1—
Half-centuries (50+)01
Wickets793
Bowling average20.410.00
Economy rate7.41—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Hazlewood has played 60 T20Is and Nitish Kumar Reddy 4. Josh Hazlewood has 29 runs at 9.7 (strike rate 138.1), against 90 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored more. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 79 wickets at an economy of 7.41 and Nitish Kumar Reddy 3; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

ODI. Josh Hazlewood has played 99 ODIs and Nitish Kumar Reddy 4. Josh Hazlewood has 137 runs at 13.7 (strike rate 82.5), against 100 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. Josh Hazlewood also bowls: 148 wickets, while Nitish Kumar Reddy has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Josh Hazlewood has played 78 Tests and Nitish Kumar Reddy 10. Josh Hazlewood has 575 runs at 11.5 (strike rate 43.9), against 396 for Nitish Kumar Reddy, so Josh Hazlewood has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Hazlewood 0, Nitish Kumar Reddy 1. Fifties: 0 and 0. With the ball, Josh Hazlewood has 303 wickets at an economy of 2.78 and Nitish Kumar Reddy 8; Josh Hazlewood has more wickets.

International numbers up to 22 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Josh Hazlewood
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Josh Hazlewood
67 avg pts · 260 best · 2 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Nitish Kumar Reddy
Captaining Josh Hazlewood gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Josh Hazlewood vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Josh Hazlewood has scored 29 T20I runs in 60 matches at an average of 9.67. He has also taken 79 T20I wickets at an average of 20.41 with an economy of 7.41.

T20I career: He has also taken 3 T20I wickets.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Josh Hazlewood is the stronger pick with an average of 67 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Josh Hazlewood or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Based on recent data, Josh Hazlewood has the edge with a higher average of 67 fantasy points per game. Nitish Kumar Reddy leads in runs scored (293 runs). Overall Josh Hazlewood is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Josh Hazlewood vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — who is a better fantasy captain?

Josh Hazlewood is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 67 pts per game with a best score of 260 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Josh Hazlewood or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has the superior batting strike rate this season (162.8), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Josh Hazlewood and Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Josh Hazlewood costs 9 Cr and Nitish Kumar Reddy costs 8.5 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Josh Hazlewood and Nitish Kumar Reddy won?

Josh Hazlewood has won 2 Man of the Match awards and Nitish Kumar Reddy has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Josh Hazlewood or Nitish Kumar Reddy in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Josh Hazlewood is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Royal Challengers Bengaluru are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Josh Hazlewood or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has more T20I runs: Josh Hazlewood has 29 in 60 matches (average 9.7) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 90 in 4.

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Hazlewood or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Josh Hazlewood has more ODI runs: Josh Hazlewood has 137 in 99 matches (average 13.7) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 100 in 4.

Who has more Test runs, Josh Hazlewood or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Josh Hazlewood has more Test runs: Josh Hazlewood has 575 in 78 matches (average 11.5) and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 396 in 10.

Who has taken more Test wickets, Josh Hazlewood or Nitish Kumar Reddy?

Josh Hazlewood has more Test wickets: Josh Hazlewood has 303 at an average of 24.0 and Nitish Kumar Reddy has 8 at 0.0.
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